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There's been a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in the ocean off Tonga

27 January 2022

At this stage there is no Tsunami warning.

The US Geological service say the quake was just 4.2 kilometres deep

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Other Environment News

08 Feb: Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results

08 Feb: The first of new Kakapo chicks are expected to hatch in the coming week

08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly

07 Feb: Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest

07 Feb: The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day

06 Feb: Screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on Wellington's South Coast

06 Feb: The east coast of the North Island's looking like the place to be this long weekend

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Rugby:
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Health & Safety:
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International:
Savannah Guthrie says she will pay ransom for return of her mother in video message to kidnappers 13:27

Basketball:
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Skiing:
Valentino Guseli missed out on a bonus 2026 Winter Olympics medal, but won something even more important 12:07

Golf:
New Zealand golfers will be in contention heading into the final round at the big tournaments in Europe and the United States 11:57

International:
After the uprising, Bangladesh returns to the ballot with its wounds still open 11:47

Basketball:
Breakers American basketball import Izaiah Brockington has revealed he's keen to return to the club for next season's NBL 11:17

Environment:
The first of new Kakapo chicks are expected to hatch in the coming week 11:07

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